Hoag Health System
Physical Therapist III: Physical Therapy
Hoag Health System, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Physical Therapist III: Physical Therapy
Hoag Health System – Apply for the Physical Therapist III: Physical Therapy role.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist III assesses individual patients’ Physical Therapy needs, establishes and implements a treatment program, reviews medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.
Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
Performs regular re‑examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and interdisciplinary medical team.
Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide.
Manages multiple patients simultaneously and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.
Participates in educational events within the clinic and community annually.
Attends specific clinical education coursework meeting the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California and provides in‑services to staff.
Performs clinical consultations with staff.
Provides input on equipment and supplies.
Participates in planning and execution of marketing plans.
Assists with developing and implementing a program, policies, and dashboard measures for Rehabilitation Services.
Qualifications Education and Experience Three years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment required. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
Additional Department Qualifications
Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
Rehabilitation Services: One year experience in defined area of specialization. Twelve hours annually of continuing education in the area of clinical specialization. Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency.
License Required
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
PT – Physical Therapist – California
Certifications Required
Current BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)
PRPCP – Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
or
WCS – Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
About Us Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women’s health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist III assesses individual patients’ Physical Therapy needs, establishes and implements a treatment program, reviews medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.
Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
Performs regular re‑examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and interdisciplinary medical team.
Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide.
Manages multiple patients simultaneously and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.
Participates in educational events within the clinic and community annually.
Attends specific clinical education coursework meeting the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California and provides in‑services to staff.
Performs clinical consultations with staff.
Provides input on equipment and supplies.
Participates in planning and execution of marketing plans.
Assists with developing and implementing a program, policies, and dashboard measures for Rehabilitation Services.
Qualifications Education and Experience Three years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment required. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
Additional Department Qualifications
Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
Rehabilitation Services: One year experience in defined area of specialization. Twelve hours annually of continuing education in the area of clinical specialization. Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency.
License Required
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
PT – Physical Therapist – California
Certifications Required
Current BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)
PRPCP – Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
or
WCS – Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
About Us Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women’s health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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